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The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect 
to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its 
territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to 
new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and 
possessions (either entity respectively, “Troy-Bilt”).
“Troy-Bilt” warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as 
described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a 
period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and 
will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be 
defective in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only 
apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance 
with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been 
subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper 
maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because 
of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or 
use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by Troy-Bilt for use 
with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any 
resulting damage.
Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and 
workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. 
Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: batteries, 
belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow 
thrower skid shoes, friction wheels, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and 
tires.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: 

Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF 

OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate 
the dealer in your area:

In the U.S.A.

Check your Yellow Pages, or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at P.O. Box 361131, 
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-866-840-6483 or 1-330-558-7220, 
or log on to our Web site at www.troybilt.com.

In Canada

Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call 1-800-668-
1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com.
This limited warranty does

 not 

provide coverage in the following cases:

a. 

The engine or component parts thereof. These items may 
carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to applicable 
manufacturer’s warranty for terms and conditions.

b. 

Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate one- 
year warranty.

c. 

Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade 
sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch  adjustments, 

deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish 
due to use or exposure.

d. 

Service completed by someone other than an authorized service 
dealer.

e. 

Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or  
exported outside of the United States and/or Canada, and 
their respective possessions and territories, except those sold 
through Troy-Bilt’s authorized channels of export distribution.

f. 

Replacement parts that are not genuine Troy-Bilt parts.

g. 

Transportation charges and service calls.

h. 

If Products are used commercially. (Troy-Bilt may separately 
offer Limited Commercial Warranties on certain select products. 
Ask your dealer or retailer for details or contact Troy-Bilt Service 
for more information).

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchant-
ability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable 
period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identi-
fied. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as 
mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a dealer or 
retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Troy-Bilt. During the 
period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement 
of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and 
exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Troy-Bilt shall not be liable 
for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without 
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care 
services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted 
product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty 
lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the 
purchase price of the product sold. 

Alteration of safety features of the 

product shall void this warranty.

 You assume the risk and liability for 

loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their 
property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original 
purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift.

HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: 

 This limited war-

ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights 
which vary from state to state.

IMPORTANT:  

Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain 

warranty coverage.

Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-866-840-6483, 1-330-8-0 

MTD Canada Limited - KITCHENER, ON NG 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-138

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

Summary of Contents for STORM Series

Page 1: ... in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 M...

Page 2: ...ve difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below Safety Labels 3 Safe Operation Practices 4 Setting Up Your Snow Thrower 6 Operating Your Snow Thrower 8 Making Adjustments 12 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower 14 Off Season Storage 18 Troubleshooting 19 Illustrated Pa...

Page 3: ...o the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip The tool is designed to clear a chute assembly of ice and snow This item is fastened with a cable tie at the factory Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower WARNING Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before using the clean out tool to cle...

Page 4: ...nd machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow 9 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately a Use only an approved gasoline co...

Page 5: ...ck their proper operation regularly Refer to the maintenance and adjust ment sections of this manual 2 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting machine disen gage all control levers and stop the engine Wait until the auger impeller come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting 3 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at freq...

Page 6: ...and discard any rubber bands if present They are for packaging purposes only 3 Certain units may require assembly of the chute If this is the case follow steps 4 6 to install the chute 4 Position the chute assembly over the base see Figure 3 3 5 Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly to the chute base The flange keepers will click into place when properly secure Figure 3 4 NOTE If t...

Page 7: ... the Operations section Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly Tire Pressure Before operating check tire pressure and reduce pressure in both tires to between 15 psi and 20 psi NOTE If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires the unit may not travel in a straight path and the shave plate may wear uneve...

Page 8: ...cated on the engine It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down completely Primer Depressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine s carburetor to aid in cold weather starting Oil Fill Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill WARNING Read understand and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual ...

Page 9: ...ted in order for the engine to start Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use Do not turn the ignition key in an attempt to start the engine Doing so may cause it to break Recoil Starter Handle This handle is used to manually start the engine Electric Starter Button Pressing the electric starter button engages the engine s electric starter when plugged into a 120V power source C...

Page 10: ...r two or three times for cold engine start making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing NOTE DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown NOTE Additional priming may be necessary if the temperature is below 15 Fahrenheit 3 Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out At the point where it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope slowl...

Page 11: ...aged for approximately ten 10 seconds before releasing the auger control Repeat this several times 5 With the throttle control in the FAST rabbit position and the auger control in the disengaged up position walk to the front of the machine 6 Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating immediately return to the operato...

Page 12: ... not turn The unit should not roll freely 3 With the drive control released move the shift lever back and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position several times There should be no resistance in the shift lever 4 If any of the above tests failed the drive cable is in need of adjustment Proceed as follows 5 Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket Figure 5 2 6 Position the bracke...

Page 13: ...de and carriage bolts Move skid shoes to desired position 2 Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes 3 Retighten nuts and bolts securely Chute Bracket Adjustment If the spiral at the bottom of the chute directional control is not fully engaging with the chute assembly the chute bracket can be adjusted To do so 1 Loosen the two...

Page 14: ...nd the spacers Also lubricate the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft Figure 6 2 Gear Case The auger gear case has been filled with grease at the factory If disassembled for any reason lubricate with two ounces of grease Part Number 737 0168 NOTE Do not overfill the gear case Damage to the seals could result Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure Shave Pl...

Page 15: ... from around the auger pulley and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley Figure 6 8 Reassemble auger belt by following instructions in reverse order NOTE Do not forget to reinstall the shoulder screw and reconnect the spring to the frame after install ing a replacement auger belt Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi visco...

Page 16: ...place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing 2 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it Figure 6 10 3 a Grasp the idler pulley and pivot it toward the right Figure 6 11 b Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley c Lift the drive belt off eng...

Page 17: ...efore carefully sliding the friction wheel assembly off the shaft Figure 6 15 NOTE If you re replacing the friction wheel assembly as a whole discard the worn part and slide the new part onto the hex shaft Follow the steps above in reverse order to reassemble components If you re disassem bling the friction wheel and replacing only the rubber ring proceed as follows 4 Remove the four screws which ...

Page 18: ...s and will cause serious starting problems 1 Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops due to lack of fuel Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine WARNING Never use engine or carbu retor cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 2 Remove the spark plug and pour one 1 ounce of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder Cover spark plug hole wi...

Page 19: ... not adjusted properly Loss of power 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent hole is clear 3 Contact Service Center 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Gas cap vent hole plugged 3 Exhaust port plugged Unit fails to propel itself 1 Adjust drive control cable Refer to Making Adjustments 2 Replace drive belt 1 Drive control cable in need of adjust ment 2 Drive b...

Page 20: ...20 9 19 4 36 7 56 7 4 50 39 53 27 46 41 44 47 40 49 15 20 45 3 26 24 9 28 5 8 12 23 7 14 54 1 18 52 48 55 51 38 43 31 33 35 11 2 7 9 4 4 34 33 31 21 33 29 30 16 25 57 13 33 10 32 22 42 37 6 Style N ...

Page 21: ... 684 04108 Spiral Assembly RH 31 731 04870 Spacer 1 25 OD x 75 ID x 1 00 32 736 0188 Washer Flat 76 x 1 49 x 06 33 741 0493A Bushing Flange 80 ID x 91 OD 34 790 00087A Bearing Housing 35 790 00120 Shave Plate 23 66 24 auger 790 00121 Shave Plate 25 66 26 auger 36 784 5580 Slide Shoe Std 37 719 0319 Housing Auger RH Reduced 38 719 0320 Housing Auger LH Reduced 39 721 0327 Seal Oil 750 ID 40 741 066...

Page 22: ...22 Style N ...

Page 23: ...7 726 0100 Cap Push 3 8 Rod 28 735 0234 Grommet 44 ID x 94 OD x 50 29 736 0185 Washer Flat 375 x 738 x 063 30 747 04263 Eye Bolt Chute Crank 31 749 04138 Handle Lower 32 749 04141 Handle Upper RH 33 749 04142 Handle Upper LH 34 731 04912A Chute Lower 5 0 Diameter 35 710 0276 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 1 0 36 712 04063 Nut Flange Lock 5 16 18 Nylon 37 710 04071 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 1 0 38 710 0451 Bolt...

Page 24: ...2 42 39 63 40 33 30 24 36 18 5 25 37 19 6 31 7 30 24 26 13 23 45 47 44 23 43 2 7 5 34 24 30 51 58 52 61 35 27 7 14 55 48 46 7 59 59 49 41 2 1 11 4 66 A B B A 8 26 16 64 7 29 17 3 9 54 60 57 56 60 20 10 15 12 38 69 45 65 23 67 68 70 ...

Page 25: ...04184A Screw Shoulder 37 x 105 1 4 20 24 738 0924A Screw 1 4 28 375 25 741 0245 Bearing Hex Flange x 75 ID 26 741 0563 Bearing Ball 17 x 40 x 12 27 746 04229 Clutch Cable Wheel 44 95 28 746 04228 Cable Speed Selector 29 748 0190 Spacer 508 ID x 75 OD x 68 30 756 0625 Roller Cable 31 790 00096 Front Guide Bracket Auger Cable 32 790 00180 Frame 33 790 00206A Guide Bracket Auger Cable 34 790 00207A G...

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Page 28: ...nts and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e Troy Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States and or Canada and their respective possessions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt s authorized channels of export distribution f Replacem...

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